Getty House Foundation

12/25/2024

🌟 This holiday season, Mayor Karen Bass and the Getty House Foundation Board welcomed elementary school children from our community to join us for the 2nd Annual Getty House Winter Festival, part of the Lock Arms LA Series. Children and their families enjoyed a winter wonderland filled with real snow, multicultural arts and crafts, face painting, free toys, games, and much more, bringing joy and excitement to Los Angeles! 🌨️☃️

The day beautifully showcased our city’s rich diversity and spirit. 🎨🎲

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this day possible, from our sponsors and partners to Mayor Karen Bass and the Getty House Foundation Board. Your support allows us to create these special moments that leave lasting impressions on the hearts of our community's children. Here’s to more shared celebrations and the power of community in bringing joy to one another! 🌟❤️

12/25/2024

11/01/2024

🎉⚾ The Dodgers are World Series champions! 💙 A special shoutout to Kristin McCowan, Board Member of the Getty House Foundation and Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ⚾ Congratulations to every player, staff member, and fan! We 💙 LA. Let’s paint the town blue with safe celebrations! 💙

07/16/2024

The Getty House Foundation, honored the inspiring work of TransLatina Coalition, The AMAAD Institute, and The California Chapter of the Royal house of LaBeija, Division of the Iconic Royal House of LaBeija. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Special performances by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles and the show-stopping Royal Iconic House of LaBeija left us in awe.

A huge shout-out to our amazing LGBTQIA+ vendors - QQ Cafe, OWong Productions, and Petals LA - for their exceptional contributions.

A heartfelt thank you to our host, Latasha Gillespie, Global Head of DEIA for Amazon MGM Studios and our event sponsors Amazon, American Beverage Association, AT&T, David Bohnett Foundation, and Human Right Campaign for their integral role in bringing this event to life. Thank you to our “Lock Arms LA” series sponsors: Amazon, Disney, Disney Branded TV, Los Angeles Dodgers, and PepsiCo your support profoundly enriched our celebration.

Together with the Getty House Foundation Board and Mayor Karen Bass, we hosted an unforgettable event that truly encapsulated the spirit of Pride.

05/23/2024

What a memorable evening filled with laughter, sisterhood, and insightful discussions at our screening event with Mayor Bass and the "Act Your Age" cast. Thank you to everyone who joined us, making the night truly special.

03/27/2024

Happy Birthday to the incredible Nancy Pelosi! Your strength, leadership, and unwavering dedication to serving the American people inspire us all. Last year, we hosted a celebration at the Getty House for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. We appreciate Yvette Nicole Brown and John Legend for joining us in our celebration.May your birthday be filled with love, joy, and Ghirardelli chocolate. Happy Birthday, Nancy Pelosi! ’s LeadershipEvents

03/20/2024

Thank you, Sofía Aguilar and Milissa Sutton, for your inspiring poetry and for reminding us to keep pushing forward and breaking barriers. And a special thanks to WriteGirl for your valuable work and for empowering countless teenage girls to reach their full potential.

About WriteGirl:
is a creative writing and mentoring organization for teens, and it’s also where Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman got her start. Since 2001, WriteGirl has maintained a 100% success rate in sending all of their teen girls and gender-expansive youth to college.

03/20/2024

We had an amazing time celebrating Women's History Month at the Getty House. Our panel 'Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: A Journey to Shatter the Glass Ceiling' featured inspiring women who shared their experiences overcoming obstacles and breaking the glass ceiling in their respective industries. With Giselle Fernandez as our moderator, we heard from LA Clippers' Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Denise Booth, Blaze Technology CEO Nanxi Liu, and TV writer and producer Marta Kauffman. Let's continue supporting and uplifting women in their pursuit of success and breaking down barriers.

01/26/2024

Mayor Bass and the Getty House Foundation’s Board of Directors organized a delightful Winter Holiday Festival at Getty House. The festival was a celebration of the diversity of winter holidays and featured various arts and crafts activities, plus face painting, professional dunkers, and even real snow thanks to Councilwoman Heather Hutt.

It was a great joy to see the children immerse themselves in the festivities and enjoy the holiday spirit. Thank you to our partners and sponsors: CAAASA, Westfield, Walmart, LA84 Foundation, Disney, KJLH, AT&T, and Arctic Glacier. Thank you Amazon MGM Studios Partnerships for the Candy Cane Lane movie props and Petals LA for transforming the Getty House into a Winter Wonderland!!

12/31/2023

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity. In Los Angeles, is a celebration of our strong and diverse African diaspora communities, our shared values, and our commitment to strengthening economic and cultural connections across the continent. We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the festivities at the Getty House; it was an unforgettable occasion.